Police are appealing for information following the tragic death of a 15-year-old girl in Southampton Water yesterday (Saturday).
Hampshire Constabulary says the incident happened between a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat and a buoy in Southampton Water at around 10:10.
Tragically, a 15-year-old girl died in hospital as a result of the collision.
Police are now appealing for information from anyone who may have witnessed the incident.
Officers say they know that there was an Isle of Wight ferry heading towards East Cowes, which left Southampton at 10:00. Were you on this ferry, and did you see or record any of this incident?
If you think you saw anything that might assist Police in their investigations you are advised to contact them on 101.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary has said:
“We’re appealing for information and video footage following a fatal collision between a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat and a buoy in Southampton Water.
Article continues below this advertisement “The incident took place at around 10.10am yesterday morning (Saturday 22 August) in Southampton Water between Netley Abbey and Hythe Pier.
“Twelve people who were on board were taken to hospital. Sadly, one of the passengers, a 15-year-old girl was pronounced dead in hospital.
”The girl’s next of kin are being supported by specialist officers from Hampshire Constabulary.
“All of the other passengers received hospital treatment – some for serious injuries.
“Our investigation, alongside the Maritime & Coastguard Agency and the Marine Accident Investigation Branch, continues and we are asking people to submit any footage they have of the incident to us.
Detective Superintendent Neil Corrigan said:
“This was a tragic incident, and our thoughts remain with the young girl’s family at this difficult time.
“We are now building a picture of what happened on the water that day, and the circumstances leading up to this collision.
“It is important that we gather as much visual evidence as we can, as well as accounts from any witnesses.
“We know that there was a ferry heading towards East Cowes, Isle of Wight, which left Southampton at 10am. Were you on this ferry, and did you see or record any of this incident?
“Equally, were you out on the water on Saturday the 22nd of August between 9.30am and 10.30am, in Southampton Water between Netley Abbey and Hythe Pier?”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting Operation Orange.
You can also submit information and visually recorded evidence via the Major Incident Public Portal here: http://orlo.uk/TtIYn
Such sad news R.I.P.